8 celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence

In this article, we are going to recount some of the 8 celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence. Most of these celebrities were super-talented, and it was so unfortunate that we lost them untimely in this manner.

Without further ado, let’s get into the main part of this article which is about the 8 celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence.

8 celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence

See the list of the 8 celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence below:

1. Tupac Shakur
2. AKA
3. Take Off
4. XXXtentacion
5. Nipsey Hustle
6. King Von
7. Pop Smoke
8. Young Dolph

• Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur is widely considered one of the most successful rappers of his time despite passing on untimely. The rapper rose to fame in 1991 and died in 1996 from a gunshot.

Tupac Shakur died on the 13th of September 1996 when a gun shooter seated at the back of a Cadillac rolled down the window and rapidly fired gunshots at Tupac Shakur. Tupac was shot four times; twice in the chest, once in the arm, and another one that went straight to his lung.

• AKA

Kiernan Forbes popularly known as AKA was one of the hottest South African rappers until his demise in February 2023. The rapper was shot outside a restaurant in Durban.

• Take Off

Take Off is another celebrity on our list of celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence. The American rapper who was part of the Migos rap group was shot at close range in Houston, Texas by unknown violent gangs.

• XXXtentacion

XXXtentacion is another celebrity on our list of celebrities who lost their lives tragically through gun violence.

• Nipsey Hustle

Nipsey Hustle was gunned down in front of his clothing store in 2019 by unknown gun men.